• Job Description

  Req#: C9259-25-1036?language=en&page=884&sort=publicationDateDesc

  Job summary

  We have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced midwife to manage and coordinate the Labour ward (Delivery suite) at Newham University Hospital in delivering high quality services to our clients.

  We require a midwife who is passionate about managing and cordinating the Labour ward at Newham University Hospital, ensuring that optimal use is made of available resources to provide appropriate and effective cover over any 24hour period .

  The post-holder will be a registered midwife, able to demonstrate higher level clinical skills and work independently. You will have sound management skills, resilience and the ability to meet the demands of a busy clinical service. In this role you will be expected to demonstrate passion for promoting normality, offer women continuity of care / carer to support women in every part of their pregnancy journey as recommended in the Better Births report (2016).

  Main duties of the job

  The post holder carries 24/7 continuing responsibility and accountability for their clinical / working area.Ensure safe and effective clinical practice in self-ensuring knowledge, skills and competencies are current and act as clinical expert to disseminate specialist skills and knowledge to others.Enhance the woman's experience of care and ensure that the needs of the woman are placed at the centre of care delivery.Manage and develop the performance of the team by ensuring staff are prepared and supported and are competent to practise safely and effectively.Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency, and quality in care delivery.The post-holder is an autonomous practitioner in normal pregnancy, birth, and the post-natal period and in the care of neonates and is able to detect abnormal conditions in mother and baby, refer to other qualified health professionals appropriately and undertake emergency measures in the absence of medical staff.

  About us

  Barts Health is one of the largest NHS trusts in the country, and one of Britain's leading healthcare providers.

  The Barts Health group of NHS hospitals is entering an exciting new era on our improvement journey to becoming an outstanding organisation with a world-class clinical reputation. Having lifted ourselves out of special measures, we now have the impetus and breathing space to chart a fresh course in which we are continually striving to improve all our services for patients.

  Our vision is to be a high-performing group of NHS hospitals, renowned for excellence and innovation, and providing safe and compassionate care to our patients in east London and beyond. That means being a provider of excellent patient safety, known for delivering consistently high standards of harm-free care and always caring for patients in the right place at the right time. It also means being an outstanding place to work, in which our WeCare values and behaviours are visible to all and guide us in how we work together.

  We strive to live by our WeCare values and are committed to promoting inclusion, where every staff member has a sense of belonging. We value our differences and fully advocate, cultivate and support an inclusive working environment.

  Details

  Date posted

  01 May 2025

  Pay scheme

  Agenda for change

  Band

  Band 7

  Salary

  £51,883 to £58,544 a year per annum inc pro rata

  Contract

  Permanent

  Working pattern

  Part-time

  Reference number

  259-7143427NUH

  Job locations

  Newham University Hospital

  Glen road

  London

  E13 8SL

  
  

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder carries 24/7 continuing responsibility and accountability for their clinical / working area.Ensure safe and effective clinical practice in self-ensuring knowledge, skills and competencies are current and act as clinical expert to disseminate specialist skills and knowledge to others.Enhance the womans experience of care and ensure that the needs of the woman are placed at the centre of care delivery.Manage and develop the performance of the team by ensuring staff are prepared and supported and are competent to practise safely and effectively.Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency, and quality in care delivery.The post-holder is an autonomous practitioner in normal pregnancy, birth, and the post-natal period and in the care of neonates and is able to detect abnormal conditions in mother and baby, refer to other qualified health professionals appropriately and undertake emergency measures in the absence of medical staff.

  Job description

  Job responsibilities

  The post holder carries 24/7 continuing responsibility and accountability for their clinical / working area.Ensure safe and effective clinical practice in self-ensuring knowledge, skills and competencies are current and act as clinical expert to disseminate specialist skills and knowledge to others.Enhance the womans experience of care and ensure that the needs of the woman are placed at the centre of care delivery.Manage and develop the performance of the team by ensuring staff are prepared and supported and are competent to practise safely and effectively.Contribute to the delivery of the organisations objectives by working to improve clinical outcomes, increase productivity, efficiency, and quality in care delivery.The post-holder is an autonomous practitioner in normal pregnancy, birth, and the post-natal period and in the care of neonates and is able to detect abnormal conditions in mother and baby, refer to other qualified health professionals appropriately and undertake emergency measures in the absence of medical staff.

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered midwife
  • Proven experience of effective working in a multidisciplinary setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of managing a team/service
  • Experience in the labour ward setting
  • Experience of conducting research, PROMPT course
  • Master degree or working towards
  • Examination of the newborn

  Experience

  Essential

  • Ability to practice clinically within a fully integrated Maternity service
  • Organisational skills/Flexible and Adaptable
  • Proven leadership skills

  Desirable

  • Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes.
  • Knowledge and experience of using Datix and audit
  • Clinical experience with waterbirth

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Clinical skilled with cannulation, perineal suturing
  • CTG interpretation skills
  • Ability to coach and motivate staff to accept change and service development

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of risk management
  • Understanding of complaints management
  • Experiences of taking forth service developments, monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness

  Skills

  Essential

  • Registered Midwife qualified to degree level
  • Mentorship qualification /'sign off' mentor/PA

  Desirable

  • Masters or evidence of significant post registration education

  Person Specification

  Qualifications

  Essential

  • Registered midwife
  • Proven experience of effective working in a multidisciplinary setting

  Desirable

  • Experience of managing a team/service
  • Experience in the labour ward setting
  • Experience of conducting research, PROMPT course
  • Master degree or working towards
  • Examination of the newborn

  Experience

  Essential

  • Ability to practice clinically within a fully integrated Maternity service
  • Organisational skills/Flexible and Adaptable
  • Proven leadership skills

  Desirable

  • Evidence of initiating and implementing change processes.
  • Knowledge and experience of using Datix and audit
  • Clinical experience with waterbirth

  Knowledge

  Essential

  • Clinical skilled with cannulation, perineal suturing
  • CTG interpretation skills
  • Ability to coach and motivate staff to accept change and service development

  Desirable

  • Knowledge and experience of risk management
  • Understanding of complaints management
  • Experiences of taking forth service developments, monitoring and evaluation of effectiveness

  Skills

  Essential

  • Registered Midwife qualified to degree level
  • Mentorship qualification /'sign off' mentor/PA

  Desirable

  • Masters or evidence of significant post registration education

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Additional information

  Disclosure and Barring Service Check

  This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

  Certificate of Sponsorship

  Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

  From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

  UK Registration

  Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Barts Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Newham University Hospital

  Glen road

  London

  E13 8SL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

  Employer details

  Employer name

  Barts Health NHS Trust

  Address

  Newham University Hospital

  Glen road

  London

  E13 8SL

  
  

  Employer's website

  https://www.bartshealth.nhs.uk (Opens in a new tab)

• About the company

  National Health Service (NHS) is the umbrella term for the publicly-funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK). The founding principles were that services should be comprehensive, universal and free at the point of delivery—a health service based on clinical need, not ability to pay. Each service provides a comprehensive range of health services, free at the point of use for people ordinarily resident in the United Kingdom apart from dental treatment and optical care.

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